476: Museum-caliber PR
Plus &Daughter's private sale, Jamie Haller's men's loafer, and Rent-A-Birkin.
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Happy first Tuesday in May. Working for yourself means not having to do anything related to the Met Gala or Devil Wears Prada 2 or “institutions” just generally that you don’t want to. Whatever earnestness I had has been worn down by my inbox these last few weeks, which is in a similar state to when “Love Story” came out and everyone from Lunya to uhhh Boot Barn (?) was yelling at me about CBK—except with the Met Gala, it’s just a running list of who’s getting their bag.
A few “hmmMm” things made known by the the PR machinery over the last 18 hours:
Conner Ives dressed the Tech Gala: Snap’s Selby Drummond, Slack’s Stewart Butterfield
So did Kallmeyer: OpenAI’s Charles Porch
Tate McRae got five dedicated alerts (Gianvito Rossi, Christian Louboutin, VOESH manicure, Redken hair color, Mark Hotel departure)
Emma Chamberlain used Athena Club (the razor brand) hair mists “blended into a signature scent”
Gigi Hadid used Maybelline makeup, at least on paper
Everyone wearing Tiffany led with that, then mentioned their dress designer after if at all
I’m sorry, Stevie Nicks
With News Editor Maya Kotomori.
What’s new
Post–Met Monday, the afterglow lingers in retail form. The Met Store’s latest drop translates the Costume Art exhibition spectacle into objects: a silk scarf by Tory Burch, and standout oddities like Thom Browne’s wooden nesting dolls (dressed in the grey TB uniform, mind you). John Derian’s anatomical decoupage trays add a cabinet-of-curiosities note. It’s fashion as art, rerouted neatly into fashion as art as commerce; perfect gift shop offerings.
Toteme’s PF26 is an alternate universe where beige can contain multitudes. Desert, chai, oyster—each registers as its own mood. A linen column dress anchors the lineup with a sharp, dress-up-or-down POV, while the contour nappa slingbacks in desert and a twisted jersey halter in chai possess completely different attitudes in their undertones. Even the drawstring jacket in oyster carries its own weather system.
Linda Fargo’s latest edit for Bergdorf Goodman is as polished as it is dripping with personality. A cheetah-print Saint Laurent hobo shares space with Balenciaga’s flouncy purple balloon dress and towering Gucci horsebit platforms. There’s room for Khaite’s Marlow sandal, proving that even Fargo’s taste for ‘90s-style minimalism contains a bit of sculptural eccentricity.
Tory Burch names its summer collection “Splash,” and the mood follows suit with ocean-blue sequined mesh dresses and a saturated marine version of the suede Miller sandal. Flowered tanks and shell pendants build out a wardrobe that reads beach-bound (without any allegiance to a particular shoreline, all coasts matter). The campaign, fronted by Alex Consani in full sun-bleached effect, suggests salt-textured hair as the final touch.
Dôen’s Seaside Capsule lands somewhere between the flavor of nostalgia found on postcards and a uniform for a practical beach escape. The Cadiz Foulard print appears in navy and green iterations across unstructured tops and swim, while cotton-silk voile dresses like the Juliet and Joliane move easily with coastal air.
A fresh run of thong sandals arrives as a reliable marker of summer (or at least the intent to find it). Xero Shoes x J.Crew revisits the barefoot bungee silhouette, the utility thong. Le Monde Beryl offers a more ornate take, threading beads across the satin toe strap like your foot’s wearing some form of prayer beads. And Madewell x Melissa goes full nostalgia, reviving jelly textures with the practical magic of a simple flip-flop.
Leandra Medine Cohen expands her collaboration with Aflalo with lab-grown diamonds in saturated hues—amethyst earrings and mosaic-like necklaces set in warm gold. Meanwhile, J.Hannah’s Ceremony collection turns all the attention to the hand, with signet and cabochon rings, and minimal bands that feel almost wedding-adjacent.
Vivrelle expands upward with Privée, an invite-only tier priced at $800 per month, extending access to rarefied inventory—think Birkin variations and Van Cleef & Arpels on rotation. The platform, once framed as a pragmatic answer to occasion dressing, continues its evolution into something closer to a circulating archive of status objects.
MyTheresa’s hidden pre-reservation platform offers early access to PF26, allowing key pieces to be secured before any unfortunate sell-through. It’s a controlled preview of what’s next: zany Dries Van Noten tailoring, Tom Ford office siren pencil skirts, Khaite’s forward-thinking takes on leather pants, each available for those willing to commit ahead of the curve.
Aureum’s summer handbag edit centers on two silhouettes—the Cassandra clutch and Vittoria tote—reimagined in high-gloss croc embossing and saturated tones. The emerald Cassandra stands out as a particularly rich green. Priority lies on texture and finish, rather than hardware theatrics. Long live the logo-less purse!
There’s also: Havaianas x The Devil Wears Prada 2, a four-piece flip-flop drop tied to the sequel—the puffed pairs have a particular charm; Studio Nicholson’s Summer Module ’26, all sharp shoulders and boxy precision, with the Carpi top leading; EDL’s latest “Take Off Your Clothes” vintage tee drop, predictably gone in minutes (at least the cap and beach towel remain); a midsummer capsule from Acne Studios, sun-faded and slightly undone, with bloomers making (what I think is) a final bow; Skims’ Riviera collection, dialing up heat with cut-outs and saturated reds; and lululemon’s new yoga and Pilates drop, leaning deeper into studio-as-lifestyle territory.
Men’s releases
Jamie Haller extends its signature penny loafer construction into menswear, offered in four leather finishes from oxblood to suede. The Italian Sacchetto technique delivers that close, like-a-glove fit the brand is known for.
Engineered Garments revives Converse’s Weapon silhouette from its brief late-’80s run, bringing it back in two pared-back colorways with subtle contrast hits (see: the adjustable Y-bar straps around the ankle yoke). The result is a deep-cut retrofitted for everyday wear, not so much about performance, more about sneakerhead dap from those who know the original.
Carter Young continues its tailoring refresh with new unstructured blazers. The Kirk, cut from deadstock wool, leans boxy with relaxed shoulders, while the Elias shares the unpadded shoulder, with more traditional buttons and lapel size. Together, they push tailoring more towards comfort, without sacrificing fit.
Home releases
Gardenheir carries forth the horticultural ritual deserving of a uniform. The Japanese typewriter chemise in celery and Le Laboureur French moleskin shorts dress it, while tools—from Sneeboer sets to Niwaki Higurashi secateurs—complete the picture.
There’s also: LIÉ Studio’s travel capsule, outfitting transit with polished leather passport covers and luggage tags; Louis Poulsen’s PH 1/1 portable lamp, Pinterest’s darling now unplugged; and Oishii’s spring jams, hyper-engineered strawberries turned spreadable (the rhubarb is the one).
What’s on sale
&Daughter’s private sale delivers a solid trove of knitwear at roughly 30% off, spanning wear-every-day to once-in-a-blue-moon finds. The Emer cashmere t-shirt is a favorite among the essentials, while the Ava argyle cardigan taps into a familiar, slightly collegiate mood—very Seth Cohen-coded for those who recognize it.
The Magniberg Spring Clean event reads like a full inventory reset, with discounts ranging from 60–80%. Lace pajama sets and matching shams deliciously blur the line between wardrobe and home. The poplin sleep shirts (was: $172, now: $69) are also a great cop; a flag to those already clued in to long-time rival Tekla… (no shade).
Gemsun’s archive sale feels like a note passed around a friend group—select pieces at 50% off, including the Frei skirt belt and sample garments like silk-wrapped pants. A trip down down memory lane, but with 50% off the whole way to your destination.
Helmut Lang’s early access sale offers up to 60% off across a range of fluid tailoring and layered pieces. The shawl apex blazer and halter vest dress stand out, though the real opportunity lies in rethinking co-ord pieces—separates gain more interest when styled away from their original pairings.
By Far’s mid-season sale offers a nice 20% off current pieces, with a focus on color palette. The Kimberly bowler in smoky mint croc (marked down to $368 from $460) embossing feels primed for quick exit, while the Prudent sneaker in deep purple invites unexpected color pairings. Power clashing will be rewarded in this sale!
There’s also: MyTheresa’s kids’ private sale, trimming up to 30% off teeny tiny Dolce and Gabbana dresses and similar fare; and Naadam’s cashmere event, a full spread from cashmere hoodies to bodysuits at far friendlier prices.
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